Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) on 5 December 2025: Buybacks, Debt, and a High‑Conviction Bet on Metallurgical Coal

Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) on 5 December 2025: Buybacks, Debt, and a High‑Conviction Bet on Metallurgical Coal

Data and news current to 5 December 2025. This article is general information, not financial advice. Whitehaven Coal share price today: near the top of its range Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX: WHC) spent early Friday trading near the top of its 12‑month range, changing hands around A$7.7 per share in afternoon trade. StockAnalysis data at 1:20pm AEST shows the stock at A$7.67, up more than 4% on the day, with a market capitalisation of about A$6.1 billion and a trailing P/E ratio around 9.2x. StockAnalysis+1 Over the past year, WHC has traded roughly between A$4.22 and A$7.52, so the current
5 December 2025
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Share Price: Exploration Surge, Ratings and 2026 Outlook — 5 December 2025

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Share Price: Exploration Surge, Ratings and 2026 Outlook — 5 December 2025

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) has turned today’s news flow into a full-blown “gold + geology + ESG” story. As of Friday, 5 December 2025, Northern Star shares are trading around the mid‑A$26 range, only a little below their 52‑week high near A$28 and well above the 52‑week low around A$15.06.Yahoo Finance+1 The company is now valued at roughly A$39 billion and sits at the top tier of ASX-listed gold producers.TipRanks+1 Today’s catalysts: Let’s unpack what all of that means for NST stock right now. Northern Star share price snapshot According to recent ASX data, Northern Star has been trading
5 December 2025
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Today: Share Price, Power Shocks and 2026–2030 Forecasts – 5 December 2025 Update

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock Today: Share Price, Power Shocks and 2026–2030 Forecasts – 5 December 2025 Update

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC), the world’s largest producer of rare earths outside China, heads into December 2025 as one of the ASX’s standout performers of the year — but also as a company juggling grid failures, aggressive expansion and elevated expectations. As of 5 December 2025, Lynas shares are trading around A$14–15, down from October highs above A$21 but still more than double their 52‑week low near A$6.16.TechStock²+1 The US OTC ADR (LYSDY) changes hands near US$9.57, within a 52‑week range of US$3.79–16.18.Investing.com Below is a structured look at the latest share price action, operational news, analyst forecasts
PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Outlook 2026: Rebrand, Lithium Rally and High Short Interest

PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Stock Outlook 2026: Rebrand, Lithium Rally and High Short Interest

Published 5 December 2025 PLS Group Limited (formerly Pilbara Minerals Limited) has turned into one of the loudest signals in the global lithium story as 2025 wraps up. The ASX‑listed lithium producer has rebranded, expanded into Brazil, ramped up downstream projects – and become one of the most heavily shorted large‑cap stocks in Australia, all while its share price has surged from last year’s lows. FNArena.com+3investorpa.com+3PLS+3 This article brings together the latest news, forecasts and analysis on PLS Group Limited stock as of 5 December 2025, drawing on company filings, broker research and lithium‑market data. PLS Group share price snapshot
5 December 2025
Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) Stock Surges Toward 52‑Week High: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook – 5 December 2025

Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) Stock Surges Toward 52‑Week High: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Outlook – 5 December 2025

Date: 5 December 2025 Sims Limited at a Glance Sims Limited (ASX: SGM, OTC: SMSMY) is a global metal and electronics recycler with more than 150 facilities across 13 countries and about 4,100 employees. It buys, processes and sells ferrous and non‑ferrous scrap metal, runs an IT asset and electronics recycling business (Sims Lifecycle Services, or SLS), and owns a major stake in US joint venture SA Recycling.Sims Limited+2Sims Limited+2 The company positions itself firmly inside the “circular economy” and decarbonisation story, supplying recycled steel and non‑ferrous metals into electric‑arc furnaces (EAFs), infrastructure build‑outs and data‑centre supply chains.Sims Limited+2Morningstar+2 Share
5 December 2025
Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock Outlook – December 5, 2025: Pluto LNG Strike Vote, Greater Sunrise Breakthrough and a 6.5% Dividend Yield

Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Stock Outlook – December 5, 2025: Pluto LNG Strike Vote, Greater Sunrise Breakthrough and a 6.5% Dividend Yield

Updated: 5 December 2025 – informational only, not financial advice. Woodside share price snapshot: where ASX: WDS stands today Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS, NYSE: WDS) is trading in early Friday trade around A$25.45 after closing at A$25.55 on Thursday, 4 December 2025, up 0.59% for that session. Market Index+1 Key numbers around the stock right now: On the NYSE, Woodside’s U.S. ADRs (ticker: WDS) closed at US$16.89 on 4 December 2025. StockAnalysis So the market is pricing Woodside as a high‑yield, mid‑teens P/E LNG and oil producer with modest share price gains over the past year and plenty
5 December 2025
National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price on 5 December 2025: Dividend Yield, FY25 Results and Stock Forecast

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Share Price on 5 December 2025: Dividend Yield, FY25 Results and Stock Forecast

National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) shares are trading around A$40.6–A$40.7 on Friday, 5 December 2025, nudging higher after a volatile November as investors weigh a solid dividend stream against slower profit growth and a richer valuation multiple. StockAnalysis+1 According to live market data, NAB was recently quoted at A$40.64, up about 0.3–0.4% on the day, with an intraday range of A$40.28 to A$40.77 and a 52‑week range of A$31.13 to A$45.25. StockAnalysis+1 On a trailing 12‑month basis, the bank has generated roughly 14% year‑to‑date and about 9% one‑year total return including dividends, based on Yahoo Finance figures. Yahoo Finance At
Centrelink Payments to Rise from 1 January 2026: New Youth Allowance, Austudy and Carer Allowance Rates Explained

Centrelink Payments to Rise from 1 January 2026: New Youth Allowance, Austudy and Carer Allowance Rates Explained

From 1 January 2026, more than one million Australians will see their Centrelink social security payments go up thanks to a fresh round of indexation announced today, 5 December 2025, by Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek. tanyaplibersek.com+29News+2 The changes target students, young people and carers – including those on Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Disability Support Pension and Carer Allowance – and are now backed by a detailed rate schedule published by the Department of Social Services (DSS). Department of Social Services+2Department of Social Services+2 More than one million Australians to get a Centrelink cash boost In a media release
5 December 2025
Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price on 5 December 2025: FY25 Result, Dividend Boost, Job Cuts and 2026 Outlook

Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price on 5 December 2025: FY25 Result, Dividend Boost, Job Cuts and 2026 Outlook

Investors in Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) head into the final weeks of 2025 with the stock trading near multi‑year highs, a fresh full‑year result, a higher dividend on the way, and a very noisy backdrop of cost‑cutting and governance debates. Below is a deep dive into Westpac’s share price today, the FY25 numbers, current broker forecasts, and the key risks and catalysts shaping the stock as of 5 December 2025. Westpac share price today: flirting with A$38 after a strong 2025 run Around midday on 5 December 2025, Westpac shares are trading at roughly A$38.0 (about A$37.97–38.14 based on
5 December 2025
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price on 5 December 2025: Outlook, Help to Buy Launch and Valuation Risks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price on 5 December 2025: Outlook, Help to Buy Launch and Valuation Risks

Updated: 5 December 2025 Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are trading modestly higher on Friday as investors digest government housing reforms, fresh economic signals and a still‑heated debate over whether Australia’s biggest bank is simply too expensive. At around midday AEST, CBA was changing hands near A$154.26, up about 0.7% from Thursday’s close of A$153.22. That leaves the stock roughly 20% below its late‑June peak near A$192, but still on a rich valuation of about 25x trailing earnings and more than 3x book value. StockAnalysis+2ABC+2 Below is a detailed look at the latest share‑price action, the government’s new
5 December 2025
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Capital Return and Analyst Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Capital Return and Analyst Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) heads into December 2025 fresh from a record profit, a A$1.7 billion capital return and special dividend, and a flurry of new analyst calls that now mostly argue the stock is fully valued or even a little stretched. Reuters+2Wesfarmers+2 Below is a news-style rundown of where Wesfarmers shares stand today, what just happened with the capital distribution, and how analysts see the outlook for 2026 and beyond. Wesfarmers share price snapshot in early December 2025 Most real‑time feeds are showing Wesfarmers trading around A$81–82 per share in early December, giving the company a market capitalisation of roughly
5 December 2025
ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Yield, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Stock Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Yield, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Stock Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX: ANZ) enters 5 December 2025 trading near multi‑year highs, offering an almost 5% dividend yield but facing one of the most contentious annual general meetings in the Australian banking sector in years. A record regulatory penalty, a formal risk‑culture crackdown and aggressive cost‑cutting under a new CEO are reshaping the investment case for Australia’s fourth‑largest bank. ANZ+2Reuters+2 Below is a full rundown of ANZ’s latest share price, earnings, governance battles, and what brokers and models are currently forecasting for the stock. ANZ share price today: trading around the mid‑A$30s As of the close on 4
Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Today: Share Price, New Board Appointment and 2026 Outlook – 5 December 2025

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Today: Share Price, New Board Appointment and 2026 Outlook – 5 December 2025

Sydney, 5 December 2025 — Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG) sits in the market cross‑hairs again, with a fresh board appointment, a firmed‑up dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) price, and a wave of broker updates following last month’s half‑year result. As of Thursday’s close (4 December), Macquarie shares finished at A$196.96, leaving the stock roughly in the middle of its 52‑week trading range between A$160.00 and A$242.90, and implying a market capitalisation of about A$72 billion. StockInvest Intraday pricing on Friday has hovered just under the A$196 mark on several local platforms. Moomoo+1 Over the past 12 months, Macquarie’s total return
5 December 2025
Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and Green Energy Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) Share Price, Dividend and Green Energy Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 5 December 2025

Fortescue Ltd is ending 2025 in a very strange place: profits are down sharply, yet the share price is hovering around record highs. At the same time, the company is scrapping some flagship green hydrogen projects while doubling down on green iron and large‑scale batteries. As of 4–5 December 2025, Fortescue’s share price is trading around A$21.6–A$21.8, just under its 52‑week high of about A$22.03 and miles above its 52‑week low near A$13–14.StockInvest+2StockInvest+2 That’s roughly a 50%+ rebound from the April lows and values the miner at around A$66.5 billion, on a trailing P/E of about 13 and a dividend
CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Share Price, Buyback and 2026 Outlook: Latest News and Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) Share Price, Buyback and 2026 Outlook: Latest News and Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

CSL Limited’s share price is still nursing some heavy bruises, but under the surface the story in December 2025 is more “complex reboot” than simple “fallen giant”. On 5 December 2025, the ASX healthcare heavyweight is trading near multi‑year lows after a brutal few months of restructuring, a guidance cut and a delayed vaccines spin‑off. At the same time, CSL is ramping up a large on‑market buyback, opening a $1 billion vaccine and antivenom plant in Melbourne and reiterating medium‑term profit growth targets. Global Newsroom | CSL+1 This article pulls together the latest price action, company announcements, analyst forecasts and
BHP Group (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Hits 52‑Week High on 5 December 2025 – What’s Next for the Mining Giant’s Stock?

BHP Group (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Hits 52‑Week High on 5 December 2025 – What’s Next for the Mining Giant’s Stock?

BHP Group Ltd has just moved back into the market’s spotlight. On 5 December 2025, its New York–listed ADRs (NYSE:BHP) hit a new 52‑week high of US$58.92, extending a roughly 13% gain over the past year and nudging above the previous range top.Investing.com India+1 On the Australian market, ASX:BHP closed at about A$44.38 on 5 December, easing slightly after a strong run that’s seen the stock rise roughly 5% over the past month and about 9% over the past year. A widely followed technical-scan column from MarketIndex now lists BHP as an ASX “uptrend” name, with one‑month gains above 5%
Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) Soars on Strategic Review and Q4 Beat: Stock Forecast and Analysis After 4 December 2025

Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) Soars on Strategic Review and Q4 Beat: Stock Forecast and Analysis After 4 December 2025

The Cooper Companies, Inc. (CooperCompanies, NASDAQ: COO) just dropped a packed news day: fiscal Q4 2025 earnings, upbeat 2026 guidance, a formal strategic review, and a change in board leadership. Together, these announcements on 4 December 2025 jolted COO stock higher in extended trading and reshaped the investment narrative around this mid-cap medtech name. GlobeNewswire+2Reuters+2 This article pulls together the latest news, forecasts, and analyses published on and after 4 December 2025, to give you a Google‑News‑ready deep dive into Cooper Companies stock. COO stock today: how the market reacted CooperCompanies shares closed regular trading around $77.03 on 4 December,
TD Bank Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Deep Cost Cuts and AML Fallout Shape 2026 Outlook

TD Bank Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Deep Cost Cuts and AML Fallout Shape 2026 Outlook

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank Group, TSX: TD; NYSE: TD) ended 2025 with a paradox that’s becoming familiar to big-bank investors: lower reported profit, stronger underlying performance – and a higher dividend. On December 4, 2025, the bank reported fourth‑quarter results showing profit pressure from restructuring and regulatory cleanup costs, even as adjusted earnings topped analyst forecasts and capital markets and wealth franchises delivered record results. TD Canada Trust+1 Headline numbers: profit down, adjusted earnings and revenue up For the quarter ended October 31, 2025, TD reported: Total reported revenue was essentially flat year‑over‑year at C$15.49 billion, but on an adjusted
Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) Stock Surges on FDA Progress and Epilepsy Trial Wins: Latest News and 2026 Forecast

Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) Stock Surges on FDA Progress and Epilepsy Trial Wins: Latest News and 2026 Forecast

Updated December 5, 2025 – all developments since December 4, 2025 Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAX) has moved back into the market spotlight after a flurry of major announcements on December 4, 2025. The biotech’s stock — already one of 2025’s wildest movers — is reacting to fresh positive data in rare epilepsies and new regulatory momentum for its lead essential tremor drug. Below is a structured rundown of what has happened since December 4, 2025, how analysts now value PRAX stock, and what investors are watching into 2026. This article is for information only and is not financial
5 December 2025
Picard Medical (PMI) Stock Soars 82% After Artificial Heart Breakthrough: Is This Rally Sustainable?

Picard Medical (PMI) Stock Soars 82% After Artificial Heart Breakthrough: Is This Rally Sustainable?

Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE American: PMI) just staged one of the most dramatic moves on Wall Street, with its stock surging more than 80% on December 4, 2025, after the company released new data on its next‑generation artificial heart. Investors are now asking a simple question: is this the start of a longer rerating, or just another spike in a highly volatile microcap? Picard Medical Stock at a Glance (as of December 4, 2025) On December 4, 2025, Picard Medical shares closed at $3.69, up $1.67 (+82.67%) from the prior close of $2.02, making PMI one of the top gainers

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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

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8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
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